Solomon Aderemi Aderounmu

1 .Data Collation & Input: Gather, validate, and input all monthly payroll variables (salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, benefits, deductions, new hires, terminations, etc.) for UK and multiple EMEA jurisdictions (e.g., Sweden, Switzerland, UAE). Vendor Management: Act as the primary liaison with external, in-country payroll providers, ensuring they receive accurate instructions and manage the payroll run correctly. Calculation & Validation: Meticulously review and reconcile payroll outputs from vendors against inputs, including checking for accuracy in gross-to-net calculations, tax withholdings, and social security contributions as per each country's legislation. Payment Authorization: Coordinate and approve the timely transfer of funds for net pay, taxes, and social contributions to employees, authorities, and benefit providers. 2. Compliance and Statutory Reporting Regulatory Adherence: Ensure strict compliance with country-specific payroll regulations, tax laws, and social security requirements (e.g., UK RTI submissions). Year-End Processing: Manage complex year-end payroll activities, including the production of annual tax statements . Audit Support: Coordinate and assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll records, reconciliations, and process documentation.

3. Stakeholder Management and Query Resolution Employee Support: Handle escalated and complex payroll-related inquiries from employees across different countries, interpreting policies (e.g., parental leave, sick pay) and local regulations. Internal Collaboration: Work closely with HR to ensure accurate employee master data (hires, changes, terminations) and with Finance/Accounting for payroll general ledger (GL) postings, cost reporting, and reconciliation. System Integrity: Manage the secure integration of data between the HR Information System (HRIS) (e.g., Workday, ADP).

Payroll Processing Support payroll processing for Thousands of employees monthly/fortnightly across various departments and locations. Submitted PAYE, NI, and pension contributions timely per HMRC regulations. Compliance & Audit Ensured compliance with UK payroll laws, GDPR, and internal audit standards. Prepared detailed reports and reconciliations for audits. Employee Support Resolved payroll-related queries on pay slips, tax codes, benefits, and leave payments as the first point of contact. Systems & Reporting Used payroll software (Workday, Resource link) to manage payments, adjustments, and reporting. Generated monthly payroll reports for HR and Finance. Process Improvement Streamlined payroll processes with HR and IT, reducing errors and integrating smoothly with HR systems. Benefit Administration Managed employee benefits, including healthcare, pensions, and bonuses, under Bupa's structure. Key Successes

• • Zero Payroll Errors: Achieved 12+ months of error-free payroll through enhanced checks and cross-team reconciliations.

• • Reduced Processing Time by 30%: Automated tasks and introduced process templates.

• • Led System Migration: Upgraded to a modern cloud-based platform ahead of schedule with minimal disruption.

• • Improved Employee Satisfaction: Resolved 95% of payroll queries within 24 hours through clear communication. accuracy in handling high-volume payroll.

• Process tax code changes.

• Process pay slips and P60’s for staff.

• Process BACs recall before pay day.

• Manage New Starters and ensure they fill in new starters form if they are without P45.

• Manage overpayment and underpayment of employees.

• Receive and resolve employees’ queries via phone and email.

• Payroll reconciliation – comparing previous month and present month payroll elements.

• Keeping accurate and up-to–date records of employee hour, paygrades and timesheets

• Processing leavers as well as managing their payout or deductions.

• Updating employee tax codes and other notifications from HMRC.